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We love our Final Fantasy XIV rabbits here at Sharlayan Dropouts, oh yes we do. Nadia took over the show this week to do some research about FFXIV's rabbit-based races, including the Loporrits, the mighty Viera, and the enigmatic Mysidian rabbit.
What makes these rabbit races distinct from each other? How are they inspired by different rabbit species from around the world? From the aggressive Vii to the soft Hummingway, we here at Sharlayan Dropouts are proud to present you with what we all want: Rabbits. Lagomorphs. Bunnies.
Music used in this episode:
The Nautilus Knoweth [FF XIV]
Mystic Mysidia [FF IV]
Dancing Calcabrina [FF IV]
The Lunarians [FF IV]
One Small Step [FF XIV]
Civilizations [FF XIV]
Cerulean Embers by Dusk [FF XIV]
Ink Long Dry [FF XIV] -
"Tell me, have you been to the ruins beneath the waters of the Bounty?As the bearer of Azem's crystal, you may consider your duty to see at least that much."On this entry into the ongoing Field Studies series of guided commentary tracks, join Victor as he takes a tour through Endwalker's 6.1 MSQ Dungeon, Alzadaal's Legacy. From the history of alchemy, to the history of climbing through the bodies of big dead robots, this episode has it all.Music in this Episode:
The Map Unfolds - [Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker]
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There ain't no whales so we tell tall tales and sing a whaling tune!Part 1 of Cosmic Exploration has arrived and with it a new large-scale endeavor for Disciples of the Land and Hand!Victor and Nadia discuss the tension between enjoying a mindless grind vs being complicit in capitalism training software.We like doing stuff for these rabbits, we like to gamble, and goshdarnit we just like the moon!Tune in to live recordings of the show every other Monday at https://www.twitch.tv/bloodgodpod and subscribe for ad-free episodes, discord access, and more at https://www.patreon.com/bloodgodpod
Also in this episode:
The joy of fishing
I sure like Phantasy Star Online 2
Music Used in this Episode:
Carrots of Happiness
Ride the Rhythm
Battle 2 - Final Fantasy IV -
Let's ride!
Victor and Nadia discuss the appeal of Final Fantasy XIV's mounts, whether they're collectors or not, and what kinds of mounts they'd like to see in the future. From the humble Chocobo to the most extravagant Savage rewards, it's mounts all the way down, babyyyyy!
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Also in this episode:
Hatchingtide 2025
The joy of Dawntrail Extremes
Music Used in this Episode:
Ride the Rhythm
Paved in Solitude
Wicked Winds Whisper
Gangos -
Did not expect such a scathing indictment of the corruption at the heart of sports entertainment but here we are!
Besides learning which singlet-tearing wrestler is the biggest piece of crap, Victor and Nadia discuss the music that inspired the themes of each fight.
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Also in this episode:
First impressions on the Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Standard Rulebook
The MSQ is perfectly fine
Music Used in this Episode:
Ride the Rhythm
Back to the Drawing Board
Not Afraid
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We're back and on the cusp of one of the biggest patches we've ever seen. With a story that will undoubtedly zig instead of zag, the arrival of Robo-Beatrix, the unexpected return of the ante-diluvian city-states, and an entire system of Sub Jobs that could warm the heart of any FFXI player, Seeker of Eternity is going to be huge. Listen as Victor, Nadia, Eric, and Mike discuss what they're most excited about on this brand-new episode of what is defnitely Season 2 of Sharlayan Dropouts!
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Also in this episode:
Eric and Mike reveal that they don't even like the best Final Fantasy
Nadia's Island Sanctuary addiction
Victor spends too much time looking at Amdapori spires
Music Used in this Episode:
Teardrops In The Rain
Torrent
Infinity
Shadow of the Body
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With Dawntrail's MSQ wrapped up it's time to get back to bees-ness as usual. The Arcadion has re-opened, spirits stir in a lost pocket dimension, and some sabotender's need a wranglin'. Victor, Nadia, and Mike discuss the usual side-quests to be found at the end of an expansion and what their routines look like now that we've transitioned into end-game mode. Plus, FFXIV TTRPG news, more bubble tea, and why sometimes XIV music ISN'T as good as it could be. GASP!
All this and more on this week's episode of Sharlayan Dropouts!
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Bee My Honey
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Victor, Nadia, and Eric cover Zone 5 through to the end of the 7.0 MSQ. THIS IS YOUR SPOILER WARNING. Does Sphene work as a character? Is the climax climactic enough? And where do we go from here?
They also discuss recent Interviews with Yoshi-P at Japan Expo, how best to enjoy bubble tea, and why the amount of experience we get during MSQ is actually just FINE.
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Tuliyollal Day
Shaaloani Day -
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From deep in the rainforests of Yak T'el, to the trains and plains of Shaaloani, to the perplexingly sci-fi corridors of Vanguard, we're covering it all on this week's episode of Sharlayan Dropouts. Victor, Nadia, and Mike are all well past the halfway point of Dawntrail's story and they can't wait to discuss everything we've seen so far.
We'll be covering Trial 1, Dungeons 3 and 4, up until the beginning of Zone 5, so prepare to enter some Spoiler Country.
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Tuliyollal Day Theme
Shaaloani Day Theme -
It's here and it has a horn section. Join Nadia, Victor, and Mike as they dive into the first hours of Dawntrail up until the first Trial. Hear all about the zones, dungeons, characters, why some are calling it Stormblood 2.0, and why that's actually a compliment.
Topics:
Wuk Lamat, yay or nay?
Zone pacing
Why we'll never get another In From the Cold, probably
That's Jazz, baby
We're getting so close to Fantasy Canada we can taste it
And more!
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Tuliyollal (Day) -
Just in time for 48-hour maintenance, say goodbye to Endwalker and hello to your new dad, Dawntrail! In this prediction-packed episode Nadia and Victor stake their claim on what MIGHT happen in Dawntrail's story. They also take predictions submitted by the community and spike them directly into the dirt. Plus, exciting news from the preliminary patch notes! Get hype!
Music In This Episode
Tuliyollal Theme (Day) - Dawntrail
Tuliyollal Theme (Night) - Dawntrail -
"It's always darkest before the dawn" is a phrase I've personally never understood. That's just not how the sky works; it very obviously gets lighter and lighter until the moment dawn breaks. Well whatever. Not only is it not XIV's darkest hour before Dawntrail, it's quite lovely! Plenty of in-game events have been keeping us busy but most important is the real-world media tour that just happened in North America and Europe. With that comes lots of interviews, previews, and reveals so Victor and Nadia are here to talk you through as much of it as we've been able to process!
Music In This Episode
Tuliyollal Theme (Day) - Dawntrail
Tuliyollal Theme (Night) - Dawntrail -
It's Part V of our ongoing retrospective and that means it's morphin' time! Join Victor, Nadia, and special guest Sena Bryer (Wuk Lamat) as they explore the perfection of the Job System, our favourite "ladies who dress like men", and what clues might be in plain sight for the future of FFXIV. All while strictly maintaining the integrity of non-disclosure agreements!
Music In This Episode:
The Day Will Come - Endwalker
Clash on the Big Bridge - Sekizima Takeo
The Battle - Final Fantasy V OST
Pirates Ahoy - Final Fantasy V OST
Clash on the Big Bridge - Ryu Kawamura
Further Reading:
Final Fantasy V - Chris Kohler
https://bossfightbooks.com/products/final-fantasy-v-by-chris-kohler
Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Special Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B-iw8qhZbQ
AGDQ 2024 - Final Fantasy V Speedrun
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Hello, Dropouts. It's just Nadia today, and the gods know she's not smart enough to keep the students warm, fed, and entertained. She can, however, talk to the masses about the art of writing Final Fantasy XIV fanfiction. Plus, she provides tricks and tips for developing your Warrior of Light's "home map" so that it becomes a world unto itself--not just a mere collection of loose landmarks!
Music Used in This Episode:
Shadowbringers theme (FFXIV)
Crush Crawfish's Stage (Mega Man X3)
Serenity (FFXIV)
The Dark Star (Secret of Mana)
Wailers and Waterwheels (FFXIV)
Dedicated to Moonlight (FFXIV)
A Land Long Dead (FFXIV)
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Our first steps into Tural are fast approaching and the official benchmark is here to whet our appetites. Victor, Nadia, and Mike discuss the 14-hour livestream, what the graphics update has done to our Warriors of Light, the many exciting teases in the benchmark trailer, and more on this episode of a very good Final Fantasy XIV podcast.
Also:
- Stranger of Paradise was really good
- A tribe consisting entirely of Rob Paulsens
- The Archons play Who's That Minion? (name pending)
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Ahoy there Dropouts, and welcome to a lengthy in-depth study about Final Fantasy IV's influence on Final Fantasy XIV! Final Fantasy IV first came to the Super Famicom in 1991, and is still regarded as Final Fantasy's first instance of getting deep into narrative. Unsurprisingly, many of the characters, locales, monsters, and lore Final Fantasy IV introduced us to has been given ample representation in Final Fantasy XIV. Black Chocobos! The Dragoon Pose!™ Troia! Tall men in black armour! And gee Zero, how come Hydelin lets you have TWO moons? Nadia, Victor, and Marc Duddleson from My Life in Gaming tally up the references.
Music Used in this Episode:
Zeromus Phase 2: The Red Wings [Final Fantasy XIV]
Baron Kingdom/The Lunar Subterrain [Final Fantasy XIV]
Another Moon [Final Fantasy XIV]
Forged in Crimson [Final Fantasy XIV]
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Stock up on shuriken because this episode is all about the hugely influential (if only in Japan) Final Fantasy III. And the fact we don't even mention the naming differences between FFIII for SNES vs. FFVI vs. the ACTUAL FFIII means maybe the world has moved on!
Join Archons Victor Hunter, Nadia Oxford, and special guest Retro Ali as we take a deep dive into the Crystal Tower, the Warriors of Darkness, Eureka, and more!
Music in this Episode:
Battle 2 - [Final Fantasy III]
Battle 2 - [Final Fantasy III - Four Souls -]
Shattered - [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn]
The Reach of Darkness - [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn]
Eternal Wind - [Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn] -
The wait for Dawntrail continues but to tide us all over the talented Sena Bryer (the voice of Wuk Lamat herself!) stops by Dropouts HQ to talk about her experience as both a fan and cast member of Final Fantasy XIV. We discuss the excitement in the lead up to her Fan Fest reveal, her ongoing pacifist run of FFXIV, the 1.0 days, her history with FFXI, and more on this very special episode of Sharlayan Dropouts!
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Part 2 of our 16-ish-month-long series is here! There's no shortage of people who claim II is The Worst One so the Dropouts are here to tell you why they're wrong. Victor is joined by special guest Christa Lee to discuss Dragoons, Dark Knights, Despots, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Does Final Fantasy II get enough credit for the major influences it had on Final Fantasy XIV and the Final Fantasy series going forward? You can probably guess that it does not! So let's give it some! Also let's go on tangents about FFXI and early Japanese PC adventure games!
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Rebel Army - [Final Fantasy II]
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Love it or hate it, it's once again the time of year where the Dropouts directly and indirectly reveal way too much about themselves for the sake of a ridiculous Top 12 list. In what will surely be a strong contender for "Episode of a Final Fantasy Podcast Where The Hosts Make Up The Most Euphemisms For Doing it", Victor, Nadia, Mike, and Eric assemble the sexiest roster of FFXIV NPCs to duke it out for the prestigious title of Etheirys' Most Bankable Slampiece. Don't tell your girlfriend about this thirsty, deeply unpleasant, X-rated episode of Sharlayan Dropouts! You won't last 30 seconds!
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